Automatic detection of infrared extender or blaster
US9438339B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/1141
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for automatically detecting an infrared blaster or an infrared receiver includes detecting receipt of an infrared device by a media device. The media device has an internal infrared receiver and a processor. The method further includes determining if the infrared device is an infrared extender or an infrared blaster. When the infrared device is an infrared extender, the method includes disabling the internal infrared receiver and connecting the infrared device to the processor of the media device. When the infrared device is an infrared blaster, the method includes connecting the infrared device to the processor of the media device and not disabling the internal infrared receiver.
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